Following the debut of its first gameplay teaser during the 2025 Indie Horror Showcase, DreadXP, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, will present the first playable demo for the upcoming horror thriller, Paranormal Activity: Threshold, coming to PC via Steam, at PAX East 2026 from March 26th to 29th in Boston, Massachusetts. Developed by Brian Clarke of DarkStone Digital, the creator of the horror sensation The Mortuary Assistant, this demo will give attendees the first opportunity to experience the terror of the Paranormal Activity film franchise brought to life.
Paranormal Activity: Threshold follows Daniel and Jessica Stewart as they record the process of remodeling their first home. The more they document their renovations, the more they realize that the house is hiding much more than just asbestos and faulty wiring. Their excitement turns into concern as they uncover strange markings and items hidden within the walls, revealing that they’re not the only inhabitants of their new home. The couple is unprepared for the horrifying events that follow, as they sink deeper into the influences of the dark presence residing there.
Upon its release in 2022, Clarke’s The Mortuary Assistant was a breakout horror title, amassing millions of plays and a dedicated fanbase, and has continued to stand out as one of the top games in the genre. Known for his signature approach to fear and immersion, utilizing an unnerving atmosphere and innovative scares, Clarke is taking everything he learned from The Mortuary Assistant to deliver a uniquely unsettling experience, expanding on the Paranormal Activity franchise’s legacy of found-footage horror in fresh, frightening ways.
Terrifying audiences worldwide since the release of the original Paranormal Activity film in 2007, the franchise has established itself as a mainstay of modern horror, with multiple sequels expanding the chilling universe. The upcoming game will offer immersive gameplay, allowing fans to experience the franchise’s trademark supernatural terror first-hand, encouraging players to search for more answers buried in the cursed Stewart home.
Paranormal Activity: Threshold is set to launch on Steam, with its first playable demo available at the DreadXP booth (13109 and 15108) at PAX East 2026, held March 26th to 29th in Boston, Massachusetts. Follow and Wishlist it now on Steam to keep up to date on future news.
